ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Outernet

Outernet is like a magic radio that sends information to people all around the world, even if they don't have access to the internet. It uses a special satellite that sends data like news, weather reports, and educational materials to small devices like tiny computers, called receivers. These receivers are like special radios that can pick up the signals from the satellite and turn them into useful information that people can read or listen to.

Imagine that you are living in a tiny village in a far-off corner of the world where there is no internet, or maybe the internet is too slow or too expensive. With Outernet, you can still get all the important news and information that's happening around the world, like what's going on in your country or even in space. It’s like a special message in a bottle that floats down from the sky and lands in your backyard, but instead of a bottle, it's a radio signal, and instead of your backyard, it's your special receiver.

Outernet is important because everyone, no matter where they are, should have access to information and knowledge. It can help people learn new things, stay up-to-date on important events, and connect with other people from around the world. With Outernet, the world becomes a little bit smaller, and everyone can be a little bit more connected.